Dear Bloom&Blossom Families,

It was a pleasure to take time and connect with you all during Parent Teacher Conferences. It always reminds us just how Incredibly grateful we are to have witnessed the growth of our students and form a trusting relationship with parents. However, we also realized there Is more Information to share with you all regarding Bloomington. Please take a moment to review this brief document that includes details on tuition, staff, curriculum, and more.

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Bloomington Updates:

In preparation for our move in early 2024, we’ve made some significant changes, including revising our communication system and tuition collection process. Though our families are familiar with Lillio (HiMama), we will be transitioning to Brightwheel to streamline all aspects of communication, billing, and more. We will be sharing more details about this transition.

Staff

At Bloom&Blossom Daycare, we are thrilled to announce that all staff members will be involved in the expansion of our daycare center in Bloomington. To accommodate this expansion, some of our teachers will be taking on new roles, which means we will be hiring new teachers. Our hiring process involves a thorough background check and training on our core values to ensure that all new staff members are fully equipped to provide quality care and education to our children.

We are proud to offer nutritious meals and snacks that are prepared in-house by our trained chefs. We believe that these changes will enhance the overall experience for our families, as we strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for our little ones. We look forward to sharing more updates with everyone as we embark on this exciting journey.

Curriculum

Regarding our curriculum, we remain dedicated to our play-based approach with aspects of traditional curriculum. Nevertheless, as our students grow and their cognitive abilities advance, we have found it beneficial to introduce a formal circle time. During this period, we engage in discussions and activities that are geared towards Kindergarten preparation. This includes, but not limited to alphabet/number knowledge, fine motor skills (writing, handling scissors, drawing) and reading. Recently, we’ve enrolled in a research-based program aligned with the NAEYC standards that will assist us in meeting our goals. This curriculum provides hands-on experiences tailored to each stage while maintaining our play-based approach.It Is also partnered with Brightwheel where we will share observations, documentation and photos. We will formally Introduce this curriculum starting December 1st. We will also have details regarding the area of development and activities so you may continue the learning at home.

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Words can’t capture the full extent of our gratitude for not only meeting you all, but for welcoming us into your family just as we’ve welcomed you into ours. This year has been nothing short of special as we were privileged to witness our tiny humans hold conversations, express their feelings, bring their creations to life, and build a community! Your support does not go unnoticed as well. It Is because of you all that Bloom&Blossom exist. We can only hope that we have made an Impact In your lives as you have for our small daycare. We are expecting quite a few changes In the new year. We hope to have your unwavering support during this time so we can show just how much Bloomington has to offer!

As we move forward, we have exciting plans in store for Bloom&Blossom and the children we care for. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where your little ones can learn and grow. Our team will continue to work closely with parents to ensure that each child’s unique needs are met, and that they receive the individual attention and care they deserve. We also hope to expand our services and offer new programs that will benefit the community as a whole. Thank you again for being a part of our family and for entrusting us with the care of your children. We look forward to a bright future together!

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A few families have been entertaining the thought of toilet learning and thought we should discuss it more in this month’s newsletter. As you read further you’ll get an idea of what this process will entail. Our goal is not only to help children become comfortable with and aware of peeing/pooping in the potty, but also an enjoyable one. We have witnessed children that were absolutely traumatized by the potty due to their introduction and never want that for any other child or parent. This is a primary reason why we followed the child’s lead when we first mentioned the potty to the children. From observation we found that your child could be ready to start toilet learning!

We thought about the best way to begin this journey and found that three factors make a huge impact. First, how to begin? Morgan has assisted with toilet learning in the past and found an efficient way to share those discoveries via a course. This course is offered by Big Little Feelings and is amazing as they have videos that can also be listened to. These videos speak about every step of the toilet learning process and have downloads that are printable for reminders. This course is extremely helpful as it refreshed our memory and highly resonated

with the methods we learned six years ago. Information about your child’s readiness and the course is located at below (click on the website). Another vital factor is where the child starts their journey. It is highly recommended the child be in the comfort of

their home with the person they are thoroughly comfortable with, YOU!

With this course you will have all you need and more. But if you find yourself stuck at any step of the process please don’t hesitate to call Morgan for immediate advice or guidance. At Bloom&Blossom we promise to continue with the method and terminology you began at home. This brings us to the third factor, check-ins. Check-ins are extremely important because in order to prevent confusion and unnecessary meltdowns during this process we should be on one accord. When we are clear on the language, methods and troubles we are all able to be confident during this process. When your family is ready to begin please let us know and we can schedule a call to discuss the next steps.

We are so excited for another development and accomplishment for the books. We look forward to working with you on this exciting yet complex journey.

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Meet brightwheel, a window into your child’s day

Our center has partnered with brightwheel, the leading early education technology, to help us deliver an enriching childcare experience to our students and families!

What you can expect from brightwheel

More, real-time visibility into your child’s day with photos, videos, and updates

An easier way to stay connected to your child’s learning and development

A safer environment for our students and staff through contactless check-in/check-out, entry screens, and health checks

Easy online tuition payments

A single app for you to stay connected to all aspects of our center

What’s next

Be on the lookout for an invitation to join our center on brightwheel! The invitation will include a link for you to set up your account. See you there!